SS-2025-7016__VEX__Robotics_Components_and_Supplies.pdf

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This document is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source issued by the School Board of Volusia County, Florida, Procurement Department for solicitation SS-2025-7016 covering VEX Robotics Components and Supplies. The procurement seeks to acquire specific robotics equipment, including 3 VEX CTE Workcells, 5 VEX IQ Education Kits (2nd generation), 1 VEX V5 Classroom Starter Bundle, 1 IQ Competition Kit (2nd Generation), 1 VEX V5 Competition Starter Kit, and 10 VEX V5 Classroom Super Bundles. The notice was posted on April 10th, 2025, with responses due by April 24th, 2025 at 4:00 PM, and the procurement is structured as a sole source opportunity with VEX Robotics, Inc. as the intended vendor.

The estimated annual expenditure for this procurement is $115,000.00, and the sole source determination will remain valid for one year from the date of Board approval, requiring annual reposting and revalidation. The procurement contact is Adriana Abella, and potential vendors can challenge the sole source designation by submitting detailed justifications and current pricing before the specified deadline. The documentation indicates that alternative vendors may propose "like" or "comparable" products, but the School Board reserves the right to decide on the equivalence of alternatives. The procurement appears focused on enhancing educational robotics capabilities for the school district by acquiring comprehensive robotics learning and competition equipment from a single, specialized vendor.

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SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

200 N. Clara Avenue DeLand, FL 32720

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

POSTING DATE: APRIL 10th, 2025. PROCUREMENT CONTACT: ADRIANA ABELLA, BUYER TELEPHONE: 386-734-7190 Ext. 20395 E-MAIL: aabella@volusia.k12.fl.us

NOTICE TITLE & NUMBER:

SS-2025-7016

VEX Robotics Components and Supplies

RESPONSE DUE DATE & TIME:

April 24, 2025; 4:00 PM

NOTE: RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

DIRECTIONS: The commodities or contractual services listed on Page 2 of this Notice of Intent (NOI) is available only from a single or sole source and may be exempted from competitive solicitation requirements, as stated in 6A-1.012(12)(d) Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Unless a notice to the contrary with sufficient information is received from companies by the date indicated that can provide "like" or "comparable" products, the School Board shall proceed with the purchase of listed commodities or services on the basis that they are sole source to the provider listed and are exempted as defined by FAC. This cover sheet with all reference material must be received via e-mail at the address above. The School Board reserves the right to decide equivalence of alternatives proposed.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED AS PART OF YOUR RESPONSE. YOUR RESPONSE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS FORM, SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE PROVIDER.

COMPANY NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP

FEDERAL EMPLOYER S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FEIN):

TELEPHONE NUMBER: FACSIMILE NUMBER:

Email:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: TYPED OR

PRINTED NAME:

TITLE: DATE:

NOTICE: Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3) Florida Statutes will constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and School Board Rules. Recommendations are available through the website usually within one week after the “Response Due Date” and notices will not be mailed.

mailto:aabella@volusia.k12.fl.us

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Per School Board Policy, decisions pertaining to sole sourcing remain valid for one year from the date of Board approval and must be reposted and revalidated annually.

The School Board of Volusia County, Florida, intends to procure the following items:

o Qty (3) Each - 234-8952 VEX CTE Workcell o Qty (5) Each - 228-8657 VEX IQ Education Kit (2nd generation) (No Control System) o Qty (1) Each - 276-7070 VEX V5 Classroom Starter Bundle o Qty (1) Each - 228-7980 IQ Competition Kit (2nd Generation) o Qty (1) Each - 276-7030 VEX V5 Competition Starter Kit o Qty (10) Each - 276-7080 VEX V5 Classroom Super Bundle

Intended Sole Source Vendor:

VEX Robotics, Inc 6725 W. FM. 1570, Greenville, TX 75402

Estimated Annual Expenditure: $115,000.00

Any notice of intent to protest this Sole Source posting must be submitted via email to Adriana Abella, aabella@volusia.k12.fl.us before the due date indicated on page one. The protest must include a detailed justification and current pricing.

mailto:aabella@volusia.k12.fl.us

SS-2025-7016
VEX Robotics Components and Supplies
April 24, 2025; 4:00 PM
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

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